The S Pen, which comes bundled with some Samsung Galaxy smartphones, is a handy writing, sketching, and drawing tool for anyone tired of typing and tapping. Here's a look at the best productivity and entertainment apps to help you get the most out of your S Pen.
The 16 Best S Pen Apps for Samsung Tablets and Phones
It’s easy to forget to put an S Pen in a smartphone or tablet when you’re not using it. And it’s easy to misplace one when it’s not attached to a device. If you walk away from your stylus while your device’s screen is locked, the S Pen Keeper app will alert you with a pop-up notification. Change the ringtone, set the notification to vibrate, and — for $0.99 — see when you last ejected your S Pen.
Google's Gboard keyboard can convert scribbles into text in over 900 languages using its handwriting mode, and it works with any Android app that allows you to type. You can test out the functionality in the app, but since it's a keyboard option, you'll get a better idea of what it can do when you're texting, emailing, taking notes, posting to social media, or using it in another app.
Samsung Notes replaces the S Note app that shipped with older devices. Both have note-taking capabilities and allow for a mix of texting and handwriting, but Notes has a more modern look and feel. It also offers some quirky functionality. Add images from the gallery app or the camera, and add voice recordings.
